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James Burney

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Also known as Rear-Admiral James Burney

Royal Navy admiral (1750-1821)

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Born
1750
Died
1821
Works
17

Top works

  • History of the voyages and discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean ... in chronological order
  • History of the voyages and discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean ... in chronological order
  • A chronological history of the discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean ; illustrated with charts
  • Account of the lizard of Siam
  • A chronological history of north-eastern voyages of discovery and of the early eastern navigations of the Russians

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Country
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
James
Gender
male
Place of birth
London
Place of death
London
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
English language
Military rank
admiral
Image
James Burney.png
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date of birth
1750-01-01
date of death
1821-01-01
member of
Royal Society
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James Burney
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